Lakers vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 04, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Lakers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Salt Lake City.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Lakers vs Jazz Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 39-37 against the spread, while the Jazz are 44-34 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-9.5 -115O 234.5 -115-450
Utah Jazz +9.5 -105U 234.5 -115+350

Jazz vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Tuesday‘s game with 65.2% confidence.

Jazz vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Jazz, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 66 games (+29.73 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 55 games (+23.91 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 66 games (+16.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 games (+11.73 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 40 of their last 67 games (+13.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 44 of their last 72 games (+12.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 58 games (+11.48 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 3Q Spread in 44 of their last 77 games (+8.39 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.38 Units / 22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 39-37 (-1.8 Units / -2.1% ROI).

  • 40-38 against the Moneyline (+7.85 Units / 7.37% ROI)
  • 39-38 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -3.26% ROI)
  • 38-39 against the Under for game total points (-4.9 Units / -5.71% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 44-34 (+6.6 Units / 7.69% ROI).

  • 36-42 against the Moneyline (-16.85 Units / -13.3% ROI)
  • 44-31 against the Over for game total points (+9.9 Units / 11.54% ROI)
  • 31-44 against the Under for game total points (-17.4 Units / -20.28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 65 games (-30.25 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 60 games (-27.30 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 86 games (-23.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 67 games (-23.83 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 78 games (-23.45 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 34 games (-14.94 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 42 games (-14.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-14.50 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 66 games (-13.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 82 games (-13.34 Units / -14% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-22 (.290) when losing the rebounding margin this season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,528 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Lakers are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Lakers are 31-66 (.320) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350

The Lakers are 7-27 (.206) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Jazz are winless (0-12) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .140

The Jazz are 1-15 (.062) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Jazz are 23-31 (.426) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

The Jazz are 82-40 (.672) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

Injury Report: Jazz vs. LakersTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 4

  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): Sexton is questionable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against the Lakers.
  • Walker Kessler (Jazz): Kessler is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic.
  • Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): Markkanen is questionable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against the Lakers
  • Rudy Gay (Jazz): Gay is out for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) Game against the Lakers.
  • Jordan Clarkson (Jazz): Clarkson hasn’t played since Mar. 5 against Oklahoma City and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Mo Bamba (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Bamba has a high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Utah.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Lakers): Russell is probable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Utah.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Utah.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (261 assists/ 126 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.5

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Lakers shot 35% from three (796/2,248) in the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 second chance points per game (1,751 points/223 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Jazz have made 15.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (823 assists/ 535 TOs) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Jazz have averaged 1.31 points per shot (8,089 points/6,166 shots) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,609 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,261 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,123 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,461 rebounds/69 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Jazz have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,506 steals/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Jazz have blocked 367 shots this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Jazz have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,140 blocks/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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